Egyptian mummified cat

Photograph of an Egyptian mummified cat. Over 2000 years ago, an ancient Egyptian painstakingly wrapped and embalmed this domestic cat as a religious offering to an animal-headed god. Millions of animals were killed in this way, most commonly baboons, cats and falcons but also jackals, shrews, fish, cows and even crocodiles. This specimen was bought by two sisters is 1914, who donated it to the Museum

Carnivora Catus Domesticus Embalmed Embalming Epitheria Eutheria Felid Felidae Feliformia Felinae Feline Felis Feloidea Mummification Mummified Mummy Placental Silvestris Studioshot Theria

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